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Judicial Votes Count

Find out how each court fairly and impartially settles disputes and administers the law in your community.

WHAT JUDGES DO

What's At Stake?

In 2023, Ohio voters in many counties will elect municipal court judges. Municipal courts operate at the local level and handle criminal, misdemeanor and civil cases. 

Not every county will elect judges in 2023 so it's important to know if your local court has seats up for election. Visit "Find You Candidates" in the menu above to see if your county will be electing judges this year.

2023 Deadlines

Voter Registration

Primary Election

April 03, 2023

General Election

October 10, 2023

Voting in Ohio


Elections

Primary Election

May 02, 2023

General Election

November 07, 2023

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Judicial Candidates by County

Voters in some Ohio counties will elect municipal court judges in 2023. Select your county to see if your area will be choosing judges this year.

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The Ohio Judicial System

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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What Judges Do

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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Ohio's Court System

The Ohio Constitution creates three branches of government: the executive (governor), the legislative (Ohio General Assembly), and the judicial (courts).

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Voting in Ohio

Voting in Ohio is easier than ever before. All voters may vote by absentee mail-in ballot or by voting in person during early-voting hours.

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